Pedestrian crossings are used in locations where pedestrians frequently need to cross the road.
This includes major road junctions, near shopping areas and outside schools.
If there is a busy road near you that has no crossing, you can make a request for one to be built.
What happens when a request is made?
Each request is taken on its own merits and the following are taken into consideration:
- the record of accidents involving pedestrians
- the volumes of vehicular and pedestrian traffic
- the difficulty that pedestrians face from traffic speed
- the length of time pedestrians have to wait before they can cross
- the location for instance is it close to stations or schools
We look at each site individually, as other issues may come up, preventing a formal pedestrian crossing from being installed.
If the traffic flows are low, pedestrians may be able to comfortably cross in the gaps between vehicles, without the need for a formal crossing.
All new crossings include facilities for the disabled
Types of crossing
Different types of pedestrian crossing are used according to how busy the road is.
Pelican crossings
These signalled crossings are found on fast, busy roads or where many pedestrians cross.
Zebra crossings
These are used on roads with lower traffic or pedestrian levels.
Traffic islands
Where a formal pedestrian crossing is not justified, these help pedestrians by providing a 'safe space' in the middle of the road so that you can cross the road in two stages.
Requesting a crossing
Email transportplanningservice@ealing.gov.uk if you would like to request a new crossing.